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Explore the raw, untamed, and majestic wilderness of Badlands National Park

It's Called the BADLANDS For A Reason

The Badlands don’t reveal themselves easily. From a distance, they look like a desert of jagged stone and silence — but when you know where to stand, when to arrive, and how to look, they come alive. The colors shift with the light. The wind carries stories older than memory. And if you time it right, the sun paints the ridges in a way that makes you stop speaking altogether.

That’s why I started Badlands Tour Company, a DBA of My XO Adventures. I’ve spent years guiding travelers through this land, learning its moods, its weather, and its secrets. The Badlands can be fierce one minute and serene the next, and it takes more than a map to see them for what they really are. It takes someone who loves this place enough to read its cues — to lead you in from the best direction, in the right light, and with enough care to let you feel the wonder settle in.

When you travel with us, you’re not just checking a park off a list. You’re stepping into an experience shaped by intuition, timing, and respect for the land. We show you the silence most people miss. We pause where the layers of rock tell stories of time. We chase color when the sky starts to dance. Every turn is intentional, every stop chosen for a reason.

Guided exploration is what transforms a good day into something unforgettable. It’s what turns a drive through the park into a connection that lingers. We don’t just show you the Badlands — we help you feel them, in all their shifting light and stillness.

Badlands Tour Company – This is what we do. This is who we are.

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Spectacular Landscapes

The stark beauty of the Badlands landscape is breathtaking, with its towering buttes, steep canyons, and razor-sharp spires jutting out against the horizon. Each time of the day reveals new shapes and shadows. Contrasts between the natural prairie and cliff faces reveal a whole new world.

Incredible Sunsets

The sunsets in Badlands National Park are second to none with the vibrant colors of the sky contrasting against the sharp and jagged rocks, creating a peaceful and unforgettable experience. This is by far the best place for sunsets in South Dakota.

Stargazing

With its remote location, almost no light pollution, and perfect viewing conditions, Badlands National Park is considered one of the best places for stargazing in North America. Bring your binoculars for an awe-inspiring view of the night sky.

Wildlife

With its rugged terrain, Badlands National Park is home to over 60 species of mammals, including bighorn sheep, bison, swift foxes, badgers, bison, prairie dogs and pronghorns. You’ll also see plenty of birds, including bald and golden eagles, soaring through the skies.

Fossils

A major draw to Badlands National Park is its fossils. Badlands National Park is home to an abundance of fossilized wonders, ranging from ancient plants and animals, to tracks and burrows of creatures long gone. Fossil beds can be found throughout the park, but look don’t touch. If you find a fossil, report it to a Park Ranger!

Minerals

Spend an afternoon searching for agates, quartz, geodes and more on this exciting private tour of Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Learn how to hunt for agates and take home any discoveries you make on this incredible adventure.

Directions to Badlands National Park

Most visitors to the Badlands National Park enter through the north side of the park on I90. Take exit 110 at Wall, SD, to enter Badlands Loop Road. You can also continue past exit 110 to exit 131, located at the Minuteman Missile Museum. Alternatively, you can enter through the south side by taking Highway 44 to the town of Interior, SD, where you’ll find the entrance. Rangers are located at all entrances.

Badlands Loop Road

The Badlands Loop Road is 32 miles long and designed in part by Peter Norbeck. This is no ordinary road. It was constructed to highlight the most beautiful views of Badlands National Park. In total, there are 14 marked overlooks with parking.

In addition, there are pull-offs where you can stop and take in the scenery. Driving the loop straight through takes a little over an hour. With a guide, it can easily take 2 hours to view the entire Badlands Loop Road.

Sage Creek Rim Road

This is the most overlooked area in the park and perhaps the most stunning. It’s a dirt road, which makes some uneasy, but don’t worry, it’s meant for your enjoyment. Sage Creek Rim Road has extensive views of Badlands National Park and just so happens to be the most likely place to see Bison, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Badgers, and Deer.